Clark County (Friday, September 27, 2013) – Lane closures will be in effect on SR 41 in both directions between SR 42 and Ridge Road beginning Friday, September 27th at 7 am. These closures will take place daily between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm. The affected lanes are scheduled to reopen to motorists Saturday, September 28th at 5 pm. One lane will remain open in each direction through the use of flaggers.

These lane closures are due to a contractor paving SR 41 in that area.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming closure. All work is weather permitting.

Safety is a top priority at ODOT.To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

Ohio’s highways are essential to keeping and creating new jobs. With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation. Guided by ethical principles and accountability, ODOT works to improve safety, enhance travel and advance economic development. As a $2.8 billion enterprise, the department wisely invests in its core services of snow and ice removal, annual construction program and highway maintenance operations.